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MI Rep. Kara Hope: GOP Governor Candidates Pose Risk to Abortion Rights

Opinion By state Rep. Kara Hope This week marks four years since the United States Supreme Court, with three justices appointed by Donald Trump, overturned Roe v. Wade, ripping away […]

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Mike Rogers’ leaked health care plan will lead to more preventable deaths

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It’s time for professionals to run these convention elections

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